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Lisa Brown releases first TV ad in bid to unseat Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Lisa Brown’s first TV spot focuses on the former state legislator’s experience in Olympia in 1993, when the chief clerk of the House of Representatives told her she couldn’t bring her one-year-old son on the floor for a vote.
Supreme Court to review deadly force initiative
The Washington Supreme Court sets hearing on whether voters should vote on an initiative that would change state laws on police use of deadly force.
Democrats poised to claim ballot slots in nearly all House districts in California
California Democrats on Wednesday were poised to claim slots on nearly every House ballot on the year’s biggest day of primary elections, a major step forward in the party’s pursuit of the majority in November.
Spin Control: Candidates can be relentless in the race for cash
Pleas for money fill up the inbox in campaign season.
For first time in 40 years, Democrats forgo chance at Spokane County Commission
For the first time in 40 years, Republicans will run unopposed by Democrats for a seat on the Spokane County Board of Commissioners.
Sue Lani Madsen: Supporters of gun storage laws better off working with gun rights groups
It’s easy to convince ourselves that passing a law means a problem is solved, but not every problem is amenable to a legislative solution.
McMorris Rodgers talks health care, education at Deer Park town hall
Deer Park residents voiced concerns and shared questions about health care, budget reform and education with U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers during a town hall event on Friday.
Spin Control: Active initiative campaigns have to kick into high gear
Memorial Day weekend means its crunch time for efforts to get enough signatures on petitions for initiatives to the Legislature.
McMorris Rodgers, Brown and other congressional candidates clash on foreign policy
Congressional candidates to represent Eastern Washington have major disagreements on some foreign policy questions.
Spin Control: Words of campaign advice for a new crop of candidates
Spin Control offers its annual advice to candidates entering the campaign.
Contested races slated for Whitman County
Candidate filing for the Aug. 7 primary election in Washington state closed Friday, and many races are contested in Whitman County.
U.S. Senate primary: Cantwell and 29 challengers
U.S. Senate race draws a near record number of candidates and Eastern Washington’s 5th Congressional District race grows to five on final day of filing week.
Saulibio joins race against McMorris Rodgers
Colbert businessman joins Eastern Washington’s congressional race.
Scotchman Peak advisory vote sends a clear message to lawmakers, but does little else
Bonner County residents rejected a 13,000 acre proposed wilderness area, Tuesday. And although the vote may have sent a message to lawmakers, while also serving as a rallying cry for state rights champions, it won’t actually change how the forest is managed.
Women make history in Idaho’s primary
Tuesday’s primary election results mark a historic first for Idaho: With women winning both parties’ primaries for lieutenant governor, and no other candidates running, Idaho is guaranteed to elect its first female lieutenant governor in November.
More candidates file for legislative office
First-time candidates file for Spokane-area legislative seats.
Phil Hart, Kathy Sims lose bids to return to Idaho Legislature
Two former state legislators making comeback bids were halted by voters in Tuesday’s Republican primary
McMorris Rodgers, Bonneau file for Congress
Number of Senate candidates continues to grow as other races fill out.
It’s Paulette Jordan vs. Brad Little for Idaho governor
Paulette Jordan, a two-term state representative and former Coeur d’Alene Tribal Council member, pulled off an upset win in Idaho’s Democratic gubernatorial primary Tuesday over the party’s 2014 nominee, Boise businessman and longtime school board member A.J. Balukoff.
Results of Idaho primary races
With 669 of 951 precincts reporting.GOVERNORDemocrats A J Balukoff41.1% Peter Dill1.4% Paulette Jordan57.5%Republicans Tommy Ahlquist28.2% Harley Delano Brown0.4% Dalton Ben Cannady0.3% Raul Labrador30.9% Brad Little37.3% Lisa Marie1.6% Steve Pankey1.3%LT. GOVERNORDemocrats Kristin Collum88.3% Jim Fabe11.7%Republicans Marv Hagedorn15.3% Janice McGeachin28.2% Bob Nonini13.6% Kelley Packer15.0% Steve Yates28.0%SECRETARY OF STATEDemocrats Joseph J.P. Chastain25.0% Jill Humble75.0%STATE TREASURERRepublicans Julie A. Ellsworth37.4% Tom Kealey34.3% Vicky J McIntyre28.3%SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONDemocrats Allen Humble15.8% Cindy Wilson84.2%Republicans Jeff Dillon40.3% Sherri Ybarra59.7%